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Obadiah Campbell2 (Robert1)
Born: 2 Jul 1740 New Jersey
Died: 26 Mar 1819
Married 1st: Mary Opdyke (married as the widow Reynolds) 1 Sep 1763 New Jersey
She Born: 21 May 1742
She Died: 10 Aug 1801
Married 2nd: widow Mary Wilhison 30 May 1802
She Born:
She Died: 1816

Obadiah Campbell was born 2 Jul 1740 in New Jersey (probably Sussex County)1. Obadiah Campbell was probably the son of Robert Campbell2. He may have been a tailor by trade3. On 1 Sep 1763 he married the widow Mary (Opdyke) Reynolds. She was the daughter of Benjamin Opdyck of Bethlehem twp. Hunterdon Co., N.J.4.

By 1779 Obadiah settled in Northumberland Co., Penn. and later obtained a Land Patent for 400 acres in Shamokin twp., Northumberland Co, Penn. on 20 Apr 17935. His religion was Presbyterian and his political affiliation was Democrat.

Mary (Opdyke) Reynolds Campbell died on 10 Aug 1801. On 30 May 1802 Obadiah married 2nd to the widow Mary Wilhison. It was this Mary who was included in various land transactions in Northumberland Co., Penn. in 1810/18116. His 2nd wife died in 1816.

Obadiah (written Obidiah in will) of Shamokin twp. executed his will on 13 Oct 1817 in Northumberland Co., Penn.7 He mentioned his children: Benjamin, John, James, Robert, Obidiah, Albert, Johanna wife of George Ely and Jennet wife of Caleb Ely. He named his son James and nephew Robert Campbell as executors. The inventory of the estate was made on 1 Feb 1819. His son, Robert, was residing in Ohio in 1819 and by 1824  John and Albert were also residing in Ohio7.

CHILDREN OF OBADIAH AND MARY (OPDYCK) CAMPBELL:
(Another child, Elizabeth, was linked to this family group in some reports-- but she was not mentioned in the Will and the source of that conclusion was not listed, therefore, she has not been added to this family group) Also, a Family Record was made in 1832 by son, James Campbell, which listed all his siblings and no Elizabeth was listed.

 Copy of: James Campbell Family Record of 1832 - Obadiah Campbell Page
 

1. Benjamin Campbell b. 2 Jan 1765 New Jersey; d. 27 Sep 1823; m Sarah Jane Teitsworth 1787
2. John Campbell  8 Feb 1767 New Jersey; m. Pheby
3. Hannah Campbell b. 16 Sep 1770 New Jersey; d. 8 Nov 1772
4. James Campbell b. 1 Sep 1773 New Jersey; m. Sarah Hoffman 26 Dec 1801
5. Robert R. Campbell b. 30 Jul 1775 New Jersey; m. Rachel
6. Joanna Campbell b.22 Jun 1777; m. George Ely. George Ely died before 7 May 1828. On 9 Jun 1824 George Ely was granted power of attorney by Joanna's brothers John, Robert and Albert to sell property in Northumberland County8. In that document his residence was listed as Catawissa twp., Columbia County, Pennsylvania. On 7 May 1828, John and Robert R. Campbell granted a power of attorney to Obadiah Campbell to sue the administrator of the George Ely estate for their money9.
7. Obadiah Campbell b. 16 Jun 1779; d. 27 Jul 1865; m. Elizabeth Shipman
8. Jane/Jennet Campbell b. 4 May 1781 New Jersey (or 7 May 1784); m. Caleb Ely; He born 2 Apr 1778 and died 13 Jun 1851; both buried Sharp Ridge Cemetery, Montour County, Pa.10
9. Albert Campbell b. 9 Nov 1783 New Jersey; d. 22 Aug 1845; m. Rebecca Bake 13 Apr 1809

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1. James Campbell family record of 1832

2. David S. Crater, Secretary of State, State of New Jersey Index of Wills, Inventories, Etc., Vol III, (1901; reprint, Baltimore, Md., Clearfield 2000), pg 1299. Cited will of Robert Campbell (1776/1777)

3. Genealogical and Biographical Annals of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, (Chicago, Illinois: J.Floyd & Co, 1911), pg 276

4. Opdyck family  file of Charlotte D. Walter (1985) supplied by Northumberland County,  Pennsylvania Historical Society.  Her file cited source as will of Benjamin Opdyck exec. 13 Oct 1817, proved 29 Jan 1819 Will Bk 2 pg 349, New Jersey. Based on will, Obadiah's wife was probably deceased in 1819.

5. Genealogical and Biographical Annals of Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, pg 275. The area of his land was sometimes listed as located in Ralpho twp.

6. List prepared by Elinor Campbell Brady, "List of Obadiah Family Events", supplied by  Northumberland County Historical Society. List cited 4 deeds of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania: Deed Bk P pg 452; Bk S pg 199; Bk V pg 130; Bk W pg 17

7. List prepared by Elinor Campbell Brady, "List of Obadiah Family Events", supplied by  Northumberland County Historical Society. Cited as Obadiah Campbell will, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania Will Bk 2 pgs 349/350

8. List prepared by Elinor Campbell Brady, "List of Obadiah Family Events", supplied by  Northumberland County Historical Society. Cited as Power of Attorney granted to George Ely of Catawissa twp, Columbia Co, Penn. to sell land in Shamokin twp. Signed by John, Robert and Albert Campbell of Ohio. 9 Jun 1824 - V414/415

9. List prepared by Elinor Campbell Brady, "List of Obadiah Family Events", supplied by  Northumberland County Historical Society. Cited as 1824 Power of Attorney, reference V414/415. 1828 and Power of Attorney reference W317/318. Estimated death date of George Ely based on 1828 Power of Attorney where permission was granted to sue the administrator of his estate.

10. Transcription of Sharp Ridge Methodist Cemetery, Mayberry twp, Montour County, Pennsylvania, taken 11 Aug 1977 and obtained from Northumberland Historical Society. At least 1 possible child listed as buried at that site: James b. 1821; d. 1866. A discrepancy exists on birth date of Jane. Family Bible Record of James Campbell listed date of 4 May 1781. Her gravestone transcription listed 7 May 1784.